Speaker becomes interim Head of State in the event of the latter’s death or incapacity
In some countries, the Speaker acts as interim Head of State when required by the circumstances, such as death or incapacity.

Yes

Speaker's mandate continues between legislatures
The mandate of the Speaker may continue until their successor is elected, even after the dissolution of parliament/chamber.

No

Speaker terms

The term of the Speaker is different from the term of the house
The term of the Speaker may be different from the term of the House (legislature).

Yes

Speaker's term
The term may be shorter than one year.

4 Years

Fixed election date for the Speaker, if any
Speakers in several parliaments are elected on a fixed date in accordance with the Constitution.

1 October (at the beginning of each session (1 October). However, the summer session will be convened in late May in the year when the elections are held in Spring. The first session after the general elections lasts from late May to 30 September.

Immunity and code of conduct

Parliament’s authorization is required for the detention or prosecution of members

Supplementary fees for: a) deputy Speaker of Parliament&#13;
b) secretary of Parliament&#13;
c) chairman of a standing committee of Parliament&#13;
d) deputy chairman of a standing committee of Parliament&#13;
e) Member of a standing committee of Parliament in the event of his first committee membership&#13;
f) Member of a standing committee of Parliament in the event of his second committee membership&#13;
g) - leader or deputy leader of the parliamentary group&#13;

Members pay income tax on salaries
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.

Yes

Members pay income tax on allowances
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.

Constituency office
Certain countries provide for an office at constituency if it’s different from a seat of parliament, which is often in the capital. The office at constituency is applicable mainly to the countries using the Plurality/Majority system of elections.

Other cash or in-kind allowances for constituency work
The common in-kind allowances for constituency work include those for travel, overnight stay, etc.

Yes

Additional salaries and allowances for leadership positions

List of salaries and allowances for leadership positions

Salary

Allowances

Speaker

yes

no

Committee Chair

no

Other leadership positions that receive additional salaries or allowances
Some parliaments provides for additional salaries or allowances to the Deputy Speaker/Vice President, heads of parliamentary groups, etc.

n/a

Parliament determines the amount of salaries
Some parliaments determine the amount of salaries of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.

Yes

Name of the body (or bodies) in parliament which determines the amount

National Assembly

Parliament determines the amount of allowances
Some parliaments determine the amount of allowances of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.

Yes

Name of the body (or bodies) in parliament which determines the amount

National Assembly

The parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale
In some countries, the amount of parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale, such as civil service salary scale, ministerial salary or the minimum wage of the country.

Member of Parliament are entitled to emoluments which consist of remuneration (basic fee and supplementary fee), election district supplement and residence allowance. The basic fee is six times the emolument base for civil servants, as valid from time to time.

The data valid for the year

2012

Information on salaries and allowances on the parliamentary website
Certain parliaments publish the information on MPs’ salaries and allowances on parliamentary website. The amount of information may vary from one parliament to the other.

Participation in the government

Members of the government must also be members of parliament
Members of the government must also be members of parliament: Must be a member of parliament; Cannot be a member of parliament; Can be a member of parliament; Other